Whenever I go to play a game that uses the internet connection, it will work fine for a couple moments. After about 5 minutes, my computer will rev up, and the connection will be dropped. The funny thing is that my computer appears to think that the connection is still active, though it is unable to download anything. When I check the phone line, it is as if I had disconnected normally (I am able to make normal calls on it.) If I'm fast enough, I can reconnect and play normally while my computer is "revving", but I lose my connection in the same way as soon as it stops. I have already upgraded the drivers for my modem via windows update.
- I have already attempted to lower my connection speed.
- I have already unplugged everything from every phone line save my modem.
- I don't have call waiting.
- I am not hitting any idle timers of any kind.
- I have already lowered my buffer.
- I have already defragged.
If you're willing to help out, and need more info, I'll supply it.
2006-07-03 01:24:25 · 5 answers · asked by VgWizard14 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
-The game I'm playing is -more- than capable of running on a 56k connection.
2006-07-03 01:36:27 · update #1
Heh.. thanks for all the input, but it still hasn't worked.
-I've already ran an IP trace, the connection is completely normal except when I run -any- program that constantly uses the internet connection.
I have a feeling it might have something to do with my computer, but what might it be? If it's overheating, why would it run correctly while the computer's revving, then not work when it stops? (And vice versa.)
2006-07-03 02:00:15 · update #2
Well, most games today probably call for MUCH more then 56kb/s unless you arent playing powerful multiplayer games. If you check most new games multiplayer requirements, they ask for a broadband connection, because lots of data needs to be transferred.
The amount of data might be overloading your modem and it might disconnect you.
2006-07-03 01:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by Crazydog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your problem could be many things - which I'm sure you really like to hear.
I've worked as a TCP/IP programmer and these problems are a real pain to trace. Without getting complicated, it appears that something between you and your distant connection is timing out (it thinks the connection is gone, waits a while, then hangs up). This could be anything from your game software to the software on the remote connection, which is a lot of routing points. You could have poorly written game software, a cheap modem, or a bad dial up service.
Connection speed has nothing to do with it. I would make it as fast as possible, because that only means the maximum speed data will flow. If things do not flow that fast, that is OK. Lowering your buffer is not a good thing. The buffer is just a holding area for data, waiting for transmission. As long as you are not running out of memory, make your buffer as big as you want. Defragging only has to do with speed of disk I/O.
The only way I can think to determine the problem, which is not real feasible unless you have lots of cash for the software, et al, is to put an IP trace between you and the distant point. That would tell you exactly where things are shutting down.
If you know someone with a broadband connection (cable/DSL), ask if you can install and play your game on their computer to see if you still have the same problem. At least that would narrow down locating the trouble.
I wish I could help more.
2006-07-03 01:49:39 · answer #2 · answered by Titus W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally, instant internet is unreliable in assessment with an ethernet cable (plugging on your internet video games to the wall port). maximum in all threat, you're working an application that calls for a severe point of connection velocity (together with international of Warcraft) and your Linksys instant G(USB) is over heating or is dropping connection on a similar time as playing video games. If the subject persists, this is important to look into to routing a cable on your interior of sight are connection till now figuring out to purchase something new. wish this helps.!
2016-11-01 03:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best guess is you don't have enough bandwidth for playing online games, if that's what you are doing. You'll need at least DSL but highspeed cable wouldn't hurt (provided that is available in your area). Nothing in the world can increase the bandwidth of a dial-up connection.
2006-07-03 01:30:50 · answer #4 · answered by conradj213 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah what they said plus someone tried to call you?
2006-07-03 01:45:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋